Valest 1 Tablet

Valest 1 Tablet is a tablet form of estradiol, a female hormone used in hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Each Valest 1 Tablet contains estradiol as labelled, and it belongs to the estrogen class of medicines. It is used to help relieve symptoms related to low estrogen levels and may also be prescribed for certain menopause-related needs, depending on your doctor’s plan. Walter Bushnell makes Valest 1 Tablet in a pack of 14 tablets.

How it works: Estradiol replaces estrogen that the body is no longer making enough of, which can help reduce symptoms caused by estrogen deficiency. As a tablet, Valest 1 Tablet is swallowed and then absorbed into the bloodstream, where the estradiol acts on estrogen receptors in different tissues.

Valest 1 Tablet is the lower-strength option compared with Valest 2 Tablet, so it may suit people who need a smaller estradiol dose or who are being started more cautiously by their clinician. Because this is a standard oral tablet, it is absorbed through the digestive tract and may be chosen when a doctor wants easier dose titration and a gentler estrogen exposure than the higher-strength Valest 2 Tablet.

• Relief of menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes
• Help with vaginal dryness or discomfort related to low estrogen
• Treatment of estrogen deficiency
• Hormone replacement therapy when prescribed by a doctor
• Other estrogen-related uses directed by a clinician

• Swallow Valest 1 Tablet with a glass of water.
• Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose on your own.
• Try to take it at the same time each day if your doctor has set a daily schedule.
• You can usually take it with or without food, unless your prescriber gives different instructions.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor tells you to.
• If you miss a dose, follow your prescriber’s directions or the package instructions for missed doses.

Valest 1 Tablet provides estradiol as labelled in each tablet, making it the lower-dose option compared with Valest 2 Tablet. The exact dose and how often you take it depend on your condition, your symptoms, and your doctor’s treatment plan; there is no single maximum dose that fits everyone. Use only the amount your doctor prescribes, because estrogen dosing must be individualized for safety and effectiveness.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Estradiol may include:

• Headache
• Nausea
• Breast tenderness
• Bloating or fluid retention
• Mood changes
• Spotting or irregular bleeding
• Dizziness

• Valest 1 Tablet is an estrogen medicine and may not be appropriate if you have a history of breast cancer, blood clots, stroke, or unexplained vaginal bleeding.
• Tell your doctor if you smoke, especially if you are over 35, because estrogen can raise clot and cardiovascular risks.
• Use extra caution if you have migraine, high blood pressure, heart disease, liver disease, or gallbladder problems.
• This tablet may interact with medicines that affect liver enzymes, so your full medication list should be reviewed.
• Do not use more than prescribed; higher estrogen exposure can increase side effects and clotting risk.
• If you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant, tell your doctor right away before taking estradiol.
• Alcohol can worsen dizziness or nausea in some people, so limit it if your prescriber advises.

• Blood thinners such as warfarin
• Rifampin and other strong enzyme inducers
• Certain seizure medicines such as carbamazepine or phenytoin
• Some antibiotics or antifungals that alter hormone levels
• St. John’s wort

Store Valest 1 Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.